Reverend Samuel Parris- mid 40's, insecure, snobby, widower, disliked children, used to be a merchant, now minister

"At the time of these events Parris was in his middle forties.  In history he cut a villanious path...and mouths shut until bidden to speak" (Miller 4).

Betty Parris- 10 years old, daughter of Reverend Parris, sick in bed not awake

Tituba- slave from Barbados, 40's, cautious of trouble, caring, hard working